English Explanatory Dictionary

cheroot

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A cigar with square-cut ends.

Pronunciation

/ʃəˈɹuːt/ /t͡ʃə-/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Sapaa-cheroot.wav

Word forms

cheroot cheroots

Etymology

Probably from Portuguese charuto (“cigar”), from Tamil சுருட்டு (curuṭṭu, “roll (of tobacco)”).

Derived words

exotic cheroot
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